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MSP: access law needs clarification after Alladale ruling

An MSP has challenged a council to review a decision that could have dire consequences for Scottish outdoor access.

Walkers' support sought for Wainwright archive bid

Fellwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being canvassed for support on a project to keep Alfred Wainwright’s original works in the county he loved.

Ramblers' campaign boss: 'we'll keep fighting for walkers' rights'

The battle for the heart of Britain’s biggest walking group continues on the pages of a national newspaper.

Trigs, tithes and topography: OS history goes online

The pace of mapping developments is hard to keep pace with these days, with every day seemingly offering a new electronic means of viewing maps, exporting routes to GPS units and downloading applications for the latest smart phones.

Avalanche warnings across Britain as thaw starts

Walkers and mountaineers are being warned to take care in Snowdonia after reports of two separate avalanches.

Business booms for outdoor companies as freeze continues

While many shopkeepers have seen business frozen as the longest spell of snow and ice in decades continues, the outdoor trade has seen a boom in sales.

Thin ice warning for Lakeland walkers

A national park authority has warned walkers not to venture on to frozen lakes and tarns, as a slow thaw has made many of them dangerous to walk on.

Rescuers battle waist-high snow to save stranded walkers

A mountain rescue team had to walk through waist-deep snow for an hour yesterday evening to rescue a group of walkers stranded in the North York Moors national park.

Icelandic search dog teams' gift to Cumbrian flood fund

While president Olafur Ragnar Grimsson may have decided to put to a referendum the decision to return £3.4bn to the British Treasury, one group of Icelanders has shown more generosity with a donation to the Cumbrian flood relief fund.

Mountain chief's regret as Alladale gets dangerous animals licence

Mountaineering representatives have criticised councillors’ decision to renew a controversial estate’s licence to keep dangerous animals.

Alladale licence renewal sparks mountain access row

The controversial Highland estate where millionaire landowner Paul Lister wants to establish a wilderness reserve is at the centre of another row.

High cost of Highland bus stops service

A national park bus service has been axed after it was discovered each passenger was costing the park authority £78.

Plea to walkers as police probe eagle's death

Police are appealing to walkers for information to help them after the body of a white-tailed eagle was found on a Scottish estate.

Police appeal to walkers to help catch badger baiters

Police in the Peak District have appealed to walkers to keep an eye out for badger baiters. The plea comes after visitors and residents to the High...

BMC membership at an all-time high

The British Mountaineering Council’s membership has climbed to record levels. The council, which represents hillwalkers, mountaineers and climber...

Missing walker turns up safe and well

A Cumbrian fellwalker who went missing in the Lake District has turned up safe and well. Police appealed for fellow walkers to keep an eye out for ...

Mountain council urges views on Highland wolves plan

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland says it will make a submission on the planned keeping of wild animals on a Scottish estate.

Plea to force ex-bed magnates to take down nightmare gate

A gate erected by the couple who founded the Dreams bed retail chain is a nightmare apparition which blocks views of an area of outstanding natural beauty, say objectors.

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